Dr. Boaz Liberman
MD | Orthopedic Surgeon | Orthopedic Oncology & Sarcoma Specialist (Adult & Pediatric)
Department:
Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center
Languages:
Hebrew, English
Professional Summary
Dr. Boaz Liberman is a leading orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic oncology, with expertise in the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcomas in both adult and pediatric patients. He serves as Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and Vice Head of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Sheba Medical Center.
Dr. Liberman focuses on combining oncologic surgery with advanced reconstructive techniques, aiming to preserve limb function and improve long-term outcomes across all age groups.
Areas of Expertise
Orthopedic oncology and sarcoma surgery (adult & pediatric)
Treatment of bone tumors and soft tissue sarcomas in children and adults
Reconstruction after bone metastases and tumor resection
Limb-sparing oncologic surgery
Revision joint replacement (revision arthroplasty)
Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS)
Complex joint reconstruction and prosthetic solutions
Education & International Training
MD, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Sheba Medical Center
Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Clinical Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital & Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada
Clinical & Research Experience
Dr. Liberman treats a wide spectrum of oncologic orthopedic conditions in both children and adults, including complex primary tumors and metastatic bone disease.
His clinical approach focuses on:
limb preservation whenever clinically feasible
combining tumor resection with functional reconstruction
selecting personalized surgical strategies based on patient age, tumor type, and anatomy
He is also actively involved in research related to:
bone sarcoma biology and serum markers
innovative imaging-guided therapies
biomechanics of treated bone
Academic & Professional Roles
Director, Orthopedic Oncology Unit, Sheba Medical Center
Vice Head, Orthopedic Surgery Department
Clinical Instructor, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
Member of:
Israel Medical Association
Israel Orthopedic Association
AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks)
EATB (European Association of Tissue Banks)
National advisory committees on tissue and organ transplantation
Board Certifications
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Oncology Surgery
Selected Publications
MRI arthrography and diagnostic correlation studies
Biomechanics of bone treated with MR-guided focused ultrasound
Additional peer-reviewed publications in orthopedic oncology
Why Patients Choose Dr. Liberman
Expertise in sarcoma treatment in both pediatric and adult patients
Strong focus on limb-sparing surgery and functional outcomes
Experience in complex oncologic and reconstructive procedures
International training in leading cancer centers